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Handbook to BC1: 2012

Use of Alternative Structural Steel

to BS 5950 and Eurocode 3


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PREFACE

This handbook is a companion publication to the design guide BC1: 2012 which has been updatedto include design recommendations to both BS 5950 and SS EN 1993 provisions, and additionalsteel materials, including re-used steel materials.

The main objective of this handbook is to provide clearer explanations on how to interpret and usethe design guide BC1: 2012, i.e. how to classify the steel into the different classes, and the criteriato qualify for certified, non-certified and re-used steel materials.

Where appropriate, both British Standards and Eurocodes symbols are used in this handbook.

As a handbook, it only provides guidance and recommendations for material usage and it shouldnot be construed as mandatory requirements from the Building and Construction Authority. TheQualified Persons should ensure that the ensuing design and execution of his/her projects are inaccordance with the Authoritys requirements.

Additional references should be made to the appropriate chapters in BS 5950 and SS EN 1993.

Compliance with this handbook does not of itself confer immunity from any legal obligations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) acknowledges the contribution ofA/Prof Chiew Sing-Ping of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NanyangTechnological University for compiling this handbook for BCA.


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CONTENTS

Preface i

Acknowledgement i

Contents ii

List of Tables v

List of Figures vii

1. Introduction 1

2. Design Procedures 2

2.1 Adequacy Assessment 3

2.1.1 Certification 3

2.1.2 Material Testing 3

2.2 Reliability Assessment 5

2.2.1 Factory Production Control Certification 5

2.2.2 Manufacturer Test Certification 6

2.3 Summary of Test Procedure 7

2.4 Alternative Procedure 8

3. Design Parameters for Class 1 Steel Materials 9

3.1 British / European (BS EN) Steel Materials 9

3.2 American (ASTM and API) Steel Materials 10

3.3 Japanese (JIS) Steel Materials 11

3.4 Australian / New Zealand (AS/NZS) Steel Materials 13

3.5 Chinese (GB) Steel Materials 14


4.1 Structural Steels 16

4.2 Non-Preloaded Bolts 16

4.3 Preloaded Bolts 16

4.4 Fillet Welds 16

4.5 Profiled Steel Sheets 164.6 Stud Shear Connectors 17


6. Certified Steel Materials 19

6.1 Criteria for Acceptance as Certified Steel 19

6.1.1 Mechanical Properties 19

6.1.1.1 Strength 19

6.1.1.2 Ductility 19

6.1.1.3 Impact Toughness 20

6.1.1.4 Hardness 20

6.1.2 Chemical Composition 20


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6.1.3 Dimensional and Mass Tolerances 21

6.2 Certified British / European Steel Materials 22

6.2.1 Certified British / European Steel Plates 22

6.2.2 Certified British / European Hot Rolled Sections 22

6.2.3 Certified British / European Hollow Sections 23

6.2.4 Certified British / European Steel for Cold Forming 23

6.2.5 Certified British / European Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 24

6.2.6 Certified British / European Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 24

6.2.7 Certified British / European Welding Consumables 24

6.2.8 Certified British / European Profiled Steel Sheets 24

6.2.9 Certified British / European Stud Shear Connectors 24

6.2.10 Certified British / European Hot Rolled Steel Bars 25

6.2.11 Certified British / European Sheet Piling 25

6.3 Certified American Steel Materials 25

6.3.1 Certified American Steel Plates 25

6.3.2 Certified American Hot Rolled Sections 256.3.3 Certified American Hollow Sections 26

6.3.4 Certified American Steel for Cold Forming 26

6.3.5 Certified American Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 26

6.3.6 Certified American Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 27

6.3.7 Certified American Welding Consumables 27

6.3.8 Certified American Profiled Steel Sheets 27

6.3.9 Certified American Stud Shear Connectors 27

6.3.10 Certified American Hot Rolled Steel Bars 27

6.3.11 Certified American Sheet Piling 27

6.4 Certified Japanese Steel Materials 28

6.4.1 Certified Japanese Steel Plates 28

6.4.2 Certified Japanese Hot Rolled Sections 28

6.4.3 Certified Japanese Hollow Sections 28

6.4.4 Certified Japanese Steel for Cold Forming 28

6.4.5 Certified Japanese Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 29

6.4.6 Certified Japanese Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 29

6.4.7 Certified Japanese Welding Consumables 29

6.4.8 Certified Japanese Profiled Steel Sheets 29

6.4.9 Certified Japanese Stud Shear Connectors 296.4.10 Certified Japanese Hot Rolled Steel Bars 29

6.4.11 Certified Japanese Sheet Piling 30

6.5 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel Materials 30

6.5.1 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel Plates 30

6.5.2 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hot Rolled Sections 30

6.5.3 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hollow Sections 30

6.5.4 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel for Cold Forming 31

6.5.5 Certified Australian / New Zealand Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 31

6.5.6 Certified Australian / New Zealand Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 31

6.5.7 Certified Australian / New Zealand Welding Consumables 31

6.5.8 Certified Australian / New Zealand Profiled Steel Sheets 32


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6.5.9 Certified Australian / New Zealand Stud Shear Connectors 32

6.5.10 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hot Rolled Steel Bars 32

6.5.11 Certified Australian / New Zealand Sheet Piling 32

6.6 Certified Chinese Steel Materials 32

6.6.1 Certified Chinese Steel Plates 32

6.6.2 Certified Chinese Hot Rolled Sections 33

6.6.3 Certified Chinese Hollow Sections 33

6.6.4 Certified Chinese Steel for Cold Forming 33

6.6.5 Certified Chinese Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 34

6.6.6 Certified Chinese Preloaded Bolting Assemblies 34

6.6.7 Certified Chinese Welding Consumables 34

6.6.8 Certified Chinese Profiled Steel Sheets 34

6.6.9 Certified Chinese Stud Shear Connectors 34

6.6.10 Certified Chinese Hot Rolled Steel Bars 34

6.6.11 Certified Chinese Sheet Piling 35

7. Non-Certified Steel Materials 36

7.1 Non-Certified British / European Steel Materials 36

7.2 Non-Certified American Steel Materials 36

7.3 Non-Certified Japanese Steel Materials 37

7.4 Non-Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel Materials 38

7.5 Non-Certified Chinese Steel Materials 38

8. Reusability of Steel Materials 39

8.1 Quality Assessment 40

8.1.1 Manufacturer Test Certificate and Factory Production ControlCertificate 40

8.1.2 Certification 40

8.1.3 Material Testing 40

8.2 Reusability Assessment 41

8.3 In-House Quality Assurance System 41

8.4 Summary of Design Procedure for Re-used Steel 42


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Summary of Adequacy Assessment and Reliability Assessment 2

Table 2.2 Implementation of Certification and Material Testing 4

Table 2.3 Mandatory test results to be indicated on Manufacturer Test Certificate 5

Table 2.4 Implementation of Factory Production Control Certification andManufacturer Test Certification 6

Table 2.5 Actions to be taken by QPs for Class 1 steel materials 7

Table 2.6 Actions to be taken by QPs for Class 2 steel materials 8

Table 3.1a Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Structural Steels 9

Table 3.1b Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Non-Preloaded Bolts 9

Table 3.1c Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Preloaded Bolts 9

Table 3.1d Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of British / European (BS EN)Welding Consumables 9

Table 3.1e Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Profiled Steel Sheets 10

Table 3.1f Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Stud Shear Connectors 10

Table 3.2a Design Strength of American (ASTM and API) Structural Steels 10

Table 3.2b Design Strength of American (ASTM) Non-Preloaded Bolts 10

Table 3.2c Design Strength of American (ASTM) Preloaded Bolts 11

Table 3.2d Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of American (AWS)Welding Consumables 11

Table 3.2e Design Strength of American (ASTM) Profiled Steel Sheets 11

Table 3.2f Design Strength of American (AWS) Stud Shear Connectors 11

Table 3.3a Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Structural Steels 11

Table 3.3b Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Non-Preloaded Bolts 12

Table 3.3c Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Preloaded Bolts 12

Table 3.3d Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Japanese (JIS)Welding Consumables 12

Table 3.3e Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Profiled Steel Sheets 12

Table 3.3f Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Stud Shear Connectors 12

Table 3.4a Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Structural Steels 13


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Table 3.4b Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS)Non-Preloaded Bolts 13

Table 3.4c Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Preloaded Bolts 13

Table 3.4d Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Australian / New Zealand(AS / NZS) Welding Consumables 13

Table 3.4e Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) ProfiledSteel Sheets 14

Table 3.4f Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Stud ShearConnectors 14

Table 3.5a Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Structural Steels 14

Table 3.5b Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Non-Preloaded Bolts 14

Table 3.5c Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Preloaded Bolts 14

Table 3.5d Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Chinese (GB)Welding Consumables 15

Table 3.5e Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Profiled Steel Sheets 15

Table 3.5f Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Stud Shear Connectors 15

Table 4.1 Design Strength of Class 2 Structural Steels 16

Table 4.2 Design Strength of Class 2 Non-Preloaded Bolts 16

Table 4.3 Design Strength of Class 2 Preloaded Bolts 16

Table 5.1 Design Strength of Class 3 Structural Steels 18

Table 6.1 Yield and Tensile Strength Requirements for Certified Steel Materials 19

Table 6.2 Ductility Requirements for Certified Steel Materials 20

Table 6.3 Hardness Requirements for Bolts and Nuts for Certified Steel Materials 20

Table 6.4 Chemical Composition Requirements based on Ladle Analysis for

Certified Steel Materials 21

Table 6.5 Dimensional and Mass Tolerances Requirements for Certified SteelMaterials 21

Table 8.1 Summary of Quality Assessment and Reusability Assessment 40

Table 8.2 Implementation of Quality Assessment 41

Table 8.3 Actions to be taken by Steel Suppliers and QPs for Re-usedSteel Materials 42


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 Classification of Steel Materials 2

Figure 8.1 Verification on Reusability of Steel Materials 39


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Handbook to BC1:2012

1.0 INTRODUCTION

In Singapore, the current approved design code for structural steel design is BS 5950. SS EN 1993is being phrased in and will eventually replace BS 5950. Specifically, these design codes willspecify clearly the steel materials which can be used to design to these codes.

This is a critical consideration as design codes are formulated taking into account the type ofmaterials manufactured to specific material production standards, in this case, it will be thosematerials manufactured to BS EN production standards. The implication of this is that buildersshould only procure such steel materials to comply fully with the design adopted by the QualifiedPerson (QP) and the building regulations. Strictly speaking, other steel materials manufactured tonon BS EN production standards cannot be used as they will be in conflict with the designrequirements.

The Building and Construction Authority has taken steps to allow a wider choice of steel materialsto achieve greater economy and sustainability, and to promote greater usage of structural steel in

the building and construction industry. In the ensuing process, it will be necessary to ensureproduct conformity, quality and traceability in materials coming from various sources, and onlyadequate and reliable alternative materials are used to ensure public safety.

In this connection, the design guide BC 1: 2012 was written specifically for this purpose and a listof certified materials manufactured to BS ENs as well as non BS EN materials such as ASTM,AS/NZS, JIS and GB are compiled for design to both BS 5950 and SS EN 1993 design codes. Thedesign guide also gives guidance on how to optimize the usage of such alternative materials, i.e. touse the full design strength for more competitive design if the certified materials can demonstrateadequately that they meet all the reliability requirements and qualify as Class 1 steel materials.

This handbook serves as a complimentary publication to the design guide BC 1: 2012 and the

primary intention is to provide some background information and explain how to classify steel intothe different classes in BC 1: 2012. In addition, it provides the design parameters to be adopted forBS EN, ASTM, JIS, AS/NZS and GB steel materials as well as a list of certified and non-certifiedsteel materials.


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2.0 DESIGN PROCEDURE

BC 1: 2012 classified the certified steel material into Class 1, 2 and 3. The design approaches aredifferent based on this classification. This section explain in details the various design procedureswhich can be adopted during the design stage and the design implications based on therecommendations given in BC 1: 2012.

The design procedure is first based on classifying the steel materials by means of adequacyassessment and reliability assessment into the appropriate classes. The classified steel materialsshall then be designed to BS5950 or SS EN 1993 based on the design requirements for thatmaterial class. The design flow chart is shown in Figure 2.1. A brief summary of the adequacyassessment and reliability assessment are given in Table 2.1.

Figure 2.1: Classification of Steel Materials

Adequacy Assessment Reliability Assessment

Requirements tosatisfy

Material performance requirements(Section 2 of BC 1: 2012)

Quality assurance requirements(Section 3 of BC 1: 2012)

Objective ofassessment

Steel materials properties Steel materials manufacturers

Mode of assessment Certification or material testingFactory production control (FPC)

certificate andMaterial test certificate (MTC)

Table 2.1: Summary of Adequacy Assessment and Reliability Assessment

Adequacy Assessment

Reliability Assessment

Option 1: Certification

Select certified steel materials from Appendix A of BC 1: 2012

or

Option 2: Material Testing

Engage an accredited laboratory to conduct material testing in accordance to AppendixB of BC 1: 2012. The steel materials have to comply with all the requirements given inSection 2 of BC 1: 2012

Factory Production Control (FPC) Certificate

Obtain a validated copy of FPC certificate and ensure that it is certified by an approvedcertification agency

Manufacturer Test Certificate (MTC)

Obtain a authenticated MTC and verify that it compliances with the materials deliveredand the specifications requirements

Classification

Class 1: Satisfy adequacy assessment (by certification) and reliability assessmentClass 2: Satisfy adequacy assessment (by material testing) and reliabilityassessment

Class 3: Do not satisfy adequacy assessment or reliability assessment

DesignCalculationStage

Material

ProcurementStage

MaterialDeliveryStage


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2.1 ADEQUACY ASSESSMENT

The first step in the classification approach involves the verification of the steel material propertiesagainst the material performance requirements given in Section 2 of BC 1: 2012. Failure in theadequacy assessment shall result in the downgrade of the material class to Class 3. Two modes of

adequacy assessment are possible, either by certification or material testing. The differences in theimplementation these two modes of assessment and the respective results are given in Table 2.2.

2.1.1 Certification

Certification is the process of evaluating the material properties against the material performancerequirements in Section 2 of BC 1: 2012 for British/European, American, Japanese, Australian/NewZealand and Chinese material standards. Materials which meet these requirements are classifiedas certified steel, whereas those which do not meet the requirements are classified as non-certifiedsteel.

A list of certified steel materials in which their material properties comply with the relevant materialperformance requirements is listed in Appendix A of BC 1: 2012. The use of any steel materialfrom this list of certified materials shall be considered as meeting the material performancerequirements given in Section 2 of BC 1: 2012 and satisfying the adequacy assessment.

During the design stage, QPs shall select the steel material from the list of certified steel materials.The QPs shall then carry out the design and calculation using the design parametersrecommended in Section 5.1 of BC 1: 2012 for the steel material selected. It is assumed that thematerials will be sourced from manufacturers who can meet the quality assurance requirementsand this will have to be verified during material procurement and delivery stage.

2.1.2 Material Testing

Basically, Material Testing is the process to demonstrate the adequacy of alternative steel otherthan those already considered in Section 2.1.1 through appropriate sample testing and test methodgiven in Appendix B of BC 1: 2012.

Testing carried out for the purpose of adequacy assessment during the design stage shall notexempt the purchasers from performing the obligatory inspection and testing in accordance withappropriate regulations during contract execution stage.

Test reports from accredited laboratories under the Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme

(SINGLAS) or other laboratories accredited under a mutual recognition agreement with SINGLASare required to prove that such materials are able to comply with all the material performancerequirements given in Section 2 of BC 1: 2012.

When the limiting values are not given in Section 2 of BC 1: 2012, linear interpolation shall beallowed to determine the limiting value for the test parameters.

During the design stage, if the QPs decided to select a non-certified steel material, the QPs shallengage an accredited laboratory to conduct material sample testing in accordance to Appendix Bof BC 1: 2012 and submit a test report containing the necessary information (see Table 2.3) toshow that the materials complies with all the material performance requirements given in Section 2of BC 1: 2012.

For non-certified steel which meet the test requirements, the QPs shall carry out the design andcalculation using the design parameters recommended in Section 5 2 of BC 1: 2012 It is also


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assumed at this stage that the materials will be sourced from manufacturers who can meet thequality assurance requirements.

Certification Material Testing

Initiation

Based on Section 2 of BC 1:

2012 QPs to initiate testing

Steel materials coverageCertified steel materials, asgiven in Appendix A of BC 1:2012

Any material not listed inAppendix A of BC 1: 2012manufactured to materialstandards which are currentand confirmed, regardless ofthe country or region of origin

Condition to pass theassessment

QPs to select steel materialsfrom the list of certified steelmaterials given in Appendix Aof BC 1: 2012

QPs to engage an accreditedlaboratory to conduct materialtesting in accordance toAppendix B of BC 1: 2012 andshow that the steel materialsare in compliance with all therelevant requirements given inSection 2 of BC 1: 2012

Class of material, if pass theassessment

Class 1, if also pass thereliability assessment

Class 2, if also pass thereliability assessment

Class of material, if fail theassessment

Class 3, and review design Class 3, and review design

Table 2.2: Implementation of Certification and Material Testing

Type of steel materials Mandatory test results

Steel plates

Hot rolled sections

Hollow sections

Steel for cold forming

Yield strength

Tensile strength

Elongation after fracture

Impact energy

Chemical content based on ladle or product analysis, ofcarbon, sulphur, phosphorous, silicon, manganese, copper,chromium, molybdenum, nickel, aluminum, niobium,titanium, vanadium, nitrogen and any other elementintentionally added

Carbon equivalent value computed based on equation:

Non-preloaded boltingassemblies

Preloaded bolting assemblies

Yield strength (bolts)

Tensile strength (bolts)

Elongation after fracture (bolts)

Hardness (bolts, nuts and washers)

Proof load stress (nuts)

Chemical content, based on product analysis, of carbon,sulphur and phosphorous (bolts and nuts)

Welding consumables Yield strength

Tensile strength


Impact energy

15

%Ni%Cu

5

%V%Mo%Cr

6

%Mn%CCEV(%)


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Profiled steel sheets Yield strength

Tensile strength

Chemical content based on ladle or product analysis, ofcarbon, sulphur, phosphorous, silicon, manganese, copper,chromium, molybdenum, nickel, aluminum, niobium,titanium, vanadium, nitrogen and any other element

intentionally added

Stud shear connectors Yield strength

Tensile strength


Table 2.3: Mandatory test results to be indicated on Manufacturer Test Certificate

2.2 RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT

The second step in the classification involves the verification of the material reliability against thequality assurance requirements given in Section 3 of BC 1: 2012. The reliability assessment is toensure that the steel materials are manufactured under stringent quality assurance system andthat it shall meet the quality assurance requirements given in Section 3 of BC 1: 2012. Failure inthe reliability assessment shall result in the immediate downgrade of the material to Class 3.

The implementation of reliability assessment shall involve the submission of valid factoryproduction control certificates and manufacturer test certificates. The differences in theimplementation of the reliability assessment are summarized in Table 2.4.

2.2.1 Factory Production Control Certification

The manufacturers shall have a factory production control (FPC) system attested by anindependent third party certification agency acceptable to or recognized by BCA through initialinspection and subsequent continuous surveillance of the FPC system by the certification agencyat least once per year. Examples of these certification agencies includes, but not limited to;American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), American Petroleum Institute (API), Bureau Veritas (BV), DetNorske Veritas (DnV), Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyds Register, TV Rheinland, etc.

Valid FPC certificates issued by the certification agency shall be produced by the manufacturers asan indicator of a FPC system acceptable to BCA.

General requirements on FPC are given in Section 3.1 of BC 1: 2012. However, the following shall

be noted: ISO 9001 certificate for quality management system is complimentary. Having an ISO 9001

certificate alone is regarded as insufficient to demonstrate reliability of the FPC system formanufacturers in a production environment.

FPC certificates shall form the only acceptable indicator for an attested production controlsystem in manufacturing a particular type of steel materials.

FPC certificates for BC1s certified steel materials should clearly indicate the validity periodof 3 years in the certificates.

FPC certificates for BS EN steel materials under the European Union ConstructionDirectives or API Monograms, both which are already widely recognized in the Europeanmarket and the oil and gas industry respectively, shall be considered acceptable in lieu.

The FPC system of such manufacturers in manufacturing the particular type of steelmaterials shall be considered already attested.


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Upon confirmation of the source of the steel materials, QPs shall evaluate the validated copy of theFPC certificate, obtained either directly from the manufacturer or through the stockist or trader. TheFPC certificate shall also be made available for subsequent inspection by BCA, if required.

Factory production control(FPC) certification

Manufacturer test certification(MTC)

Requirements to meetFactory production control, asgiven in 3.1 of BC 1: 2012

Manufacturer test certificates, asgiven in 3.2 of BC 1: 2012

Objective ofassessment

The manufacturer of steelmaterials

The steel materials

Certificate to beproduced by themanufacturers

A valid factory production control(FPC) certificate issued by acertification agency acceptable toor recognized by BCA

A sample test certificate

An authenticated testcertificate containingcomplete information for

every batch of steel materialsdelivered

Valid coverage of thecertificate

The production control and qualityassurance provided by themanufacturer in producing theparticular type of steel materials

Quality assurance on theparticular batch of steel materialsdelivered

Condition to passassessment

QPs are to evaluate the certificateupon confirmation of source ofmaterials

QPs are to evaluate thesample certificate uponconfirmation of source ofmaterials

QPs are to evaluate theactual certificate which shall

also specify the actualquantity of steel materialsdelivered

Class of material, ifpass both assessment

Class 1, if pass the adequacy assessment by certification

Class 2, if pass the adequacy assessment by material testing

Class of material, if failone of the assessment

Class 3

Table 2.4: Implementation of Factory Production Control Certification and ManufacturerTest Certification

2.2.2 Manufacturer Test Certification

The manufacturer shall issue an authenticated test certificate for every batch of steel materials asa form of quality assurance on the steel materials delivered to site.

Mandatory information on test results corresponding to different type of steel materials issummarized in Table 2.3.

It shall be noted that the use of the test results of feedstock materials, if any, shall be clearlyindicated. Actual quantity of steel materials purchased from the stockist or trader shall be clearlyindicated and the validated copy of the authenticated test certificate corresponding to the steelmaterials delivered shall be given to the purchaser.


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Upon confirmation of the source of steel materials, QPs shall evaluate sample copy ofmanufacturer test certificate, obtained directly from the manufacturer or through the stockist ortrader.

Upon delivery of the steel materials to the site, QPs shall inspect and confirm that all themandatory information is indicated on the actual manufacturer test certificate. The document shall

also be made available for inspection by BCA, if required.

2.3 SUMMARY OF DESIGN PROCEDURE

The necessary actions to be taken by QPs during the various stages in the overall designprocedure are summarized in Tables 2.5 and 2.6 for Class 1 and 2 steel materials respectively.

Stage QPs

Design calculation

Select certified steel materials from Appendix A of BC 1:2012

Assume* materials to be Class 1 and adopt designparameters from Section 5.1 of BC 1: 2012

Submit the necessary design calculation as per authorityrequirements

Material procurement

Confirm the source of steel materials

Obtain a validated copy of the valid FPC certificate

Obtain a sample of manufacturer test certificate to ensure allmandatory information can be provided

Keep copy of the above document for inspection

Material delivery

Obtain an authenticated manufacturer test certificate (or itsvalidated copy) and verify the compliance of the steelmaterials delivered to the specifications

Keep copy of above documents for inspection

* It shall be noted that QPs can only assume that the materials will be Class 1 during the designcalculation stage. The QPs need to perform the necessary follow-up checks during the material

procurement and delivery stages to confirm the materials to be Class 1.Table 2.5: Actions to be taken by QPs for Class 1 steel materials

Stage QPs

Design calculation

Engage an accredited laboratory to conduct sample materialtesting in accordance to Appendix B of BC 1: 2012 and showthat the steel materials are in compliance with all the relevantrequirements given in Section 2

Assume* materials to be Class 2 and adopt design

parameters from 5.2 of BC 1: 2012

Submit a copy of the test report and the necessary design


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Material procurement

Confirm the source of steel materials

Obtain a validated copy of the valid FPC certificate

Obtain a sample of manufacturer test certificate to ensure allmandatory information can be provided

Keep copy of above document for inspection

Material delivery

Obtain an authenticated manufacturer test certificate (or itsvalidated copy) and verify the compliance of the steelmaterials delivered to the specifications

Keep copy of above documents for inspection

* It shall be noted that QPs can only assume that the materials will be Class 1 during the designcalculation stage. The QPs need to perform the necessary follow-up checks during the materialprocurement and delivery stages to confirm the materials to be Class 2.

Table 2.6: Actions to be taken by QPs for Class 2 steel materials

2.4 ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE

In lieu of the adequacy and reliability assessments recommended in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of BC 1:2012, a material performance-based assessment based on rigorous material testing and controlmight be appropriate, subject to a case-by-case approval from BCA, as stated under Section 4.4Special Case of BC 1: 2012.

If approved, the steel materials concerned may be treated as Class 2 materials if their adequacy

and reliability can be guaranteed through rigorous control and testing plans of the materialsdelivery to site.

The assessment shall include but not limited to:

100% material visual inspection and non-destructive testing to confirm manufacturingtolerances and surface delivery conditions;

A set of destructive material testing for each batch/lot (see Table 2.3 for tests required);

Test reports from SINGLAS accredited laboratory; and

A material assessment report from an independent expert consultant.


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3.0 DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR CLASS 1 STEEL MATERIALS

This section list the steel design strengths and parameters to be adopted for the design of steelmaterials classified as Class 1.

3.1 BRITISH / EUROPEAN (BS EN) STEEL MATERIALS

GradeDesign strength py or fy (N/mm

2), for thickness (mm) less than or equal to

16 40 63 80 100 150

S235 235 225 215 215 215 195

S275 275 265 255 245 235 225

S355 355 345 335 325 315 295

S420 420 400 390 370 360 340

S460 460 440 430 410 400 380

S500 500 500 480 480 480 440

S550 550 550 530 530 530 490S620 620 620 580 580 580 560

S690 690 690 650 650 650 630

Table 3.1a: Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Structural Steels

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

(N/mm2)

Bearingstrength pbb

(N/mm2)

Tensionstrength pt

(N/mm2)

Yield strengthfyb (N/mm

2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fub(N/mm2)

4.6 160 460 240 240 4008.8 375 1000 560 640 800

10.9 400 1300 700 900 1000

Table 3.1b: Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Non-Preloaded Bolts

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shear strength ps(N/mm2)

Tension strengthpt (N/mm

2)Yield strength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimate tensilestrength fub

(N/mm2)

8.8 375 560 640 800

10.9 400 700 900 1000

Table 3.1c: Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Preloaded Bolts

Grade Tensile strength Ue (N/mm2) Design strength pw (N/mm

2)

35 4400.50Ue 0.55Us

Us = Tensile strength of parentmaterial

38 470

42 500

46 530

50 560

Table 3.1d: Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of British / European (BS EN) WeldingConsumables


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Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Yieldstrength Ys

(N/mm2)

Tensilestrength Ue

(N/mm2)

Design strength py(N/mm2)

Yieldstrength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fu(N/mm2)

BS5950-4 BS5950-6

S220GD 220 300

0.93Us Ys 0.84Us

220 300S250GD 250 330 250 330

S280GD 280 360 280 360

S320GD 320 390 320 390

S350GD 350 420 350 420

S550GD 550 560 550 560

Table 3.1e: Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Profiled Steel Sheets

Material Standards Tensile strength fu (N/mm2)

BS EN ISO 13918 450

Table 3.2f: Design Strength of British / European (BS EN) Stud Shear Connectors

3.2 AMERICAN (ASTM and API) STEEL MATERIALS



32 50 65 80 100

ASTM Structural Steels

36 [250] 250 240 230 220 210

42 [290] 290 280 270 260 250

50 [345] 345 335 325 315 305

55 [380] 380 370 360 350 340

60 [415] 415 405 395 385 375

65 [450] 450 440 430 420 410

70 [485] 485 475 465 455 445

100 [690] 690 680 670 660 650

API Line Pipes

B [L245] 245 235 - - -

X42 [L290] 290 280 - - -

X46 [L320] 320 310 - - -

X52 [L360] 360 350 - - -

X56 [L390] 390 380 - - -X60 [L415] 415 405 - - -

X65 [L450] 450 440 - - -

Table 3.2a: Design Strength of American (ASTM and API) Structural Steels

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

(N/mm2)

Bearingstrength pbb

(N/mm2)

Tensionstrength pt

(N/mm2)


2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fub(N/mm2)

307B 160 460 240 240 400A325 290 640 500 560 725

A449 375 1000 560 640 800


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A490 400 1300 700 900 1000

Table 3.2b: Design Strength of American (ASTM) Non-Preloaded Bolts

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993




(N/mm2)


(N/mm2

)A325 290 500 560 725

A354 BC 315 550 680 790

A354 BD 385 675 790 960

A490 400 700 900 1000

Table 3.2c: Design Strength of American (ASTM) Preloaded Bolts

Grade Tensile strength Ue (N/mm ) Design strength pw (N/mm )

E49xx 490 245

Table 3.2d: Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of American (AWS) Welding Consumables

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Yieldstrength Ys

(N/mm2)

Tensilestrength Ue

(N/mm2)


Yieldstrength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fu(N/mm2)

BS5950-4 BS5950-6

210 210 320

0.93Us Ys 0.84Us

210 320

240 240 340 240 340

275 275 380 275 380

280 280 370 280 370

300 300 390 300 390340 340 450 340 450

410 410 480 410 480

Table 3.2e: Design Strength of American (ASTM) Profiled Steel Sheets


AWS D1.1 (Type B) 450

Table 3.2f: Design Strength of American (AWS) Stud Shear Connectors

3.3 JAPANESE (JIS) STEEL MATERIALS

GradeDesign strength py or fy (N/mm ), for thickness (mm) less than or equal to

16 40 75 100 160 200

400 245 235 215 215 205 195

490 325 315 295 295 285 275

490Y 365 355 335 325 - -

520 365 355 335 325 - -

570 460 450 430 420 - -

Table 3.3a: Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Structural Steels


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Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shear

strength ps(N/mm2)

Bearing

strength pbb(N/mm2)

Tension

strength pt(N/mm2)

Yield strength

fyb (N/mm2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fub(N/mm2)

4.6 160 460 240 240 400

8.8 375 1000 560 640 800

10.9 400 1300 700 900 1000

Table 3.3b: Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Non-Preloaded Bolts

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shear strength ps

(N/mm2

)

Tension strength

pt (N/mm2

)

Yield strength fyb

(N/mm2

)


(N/mm2)F8T 375 560 640 800

F10T 400 700 900 1000

F11T 440 770 950 1100

S10T 400 700 900 1000

Table 3.3c: Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Preloaded Bolts

Grade Tensile strength Ue (N/mm ) Design strength pw (N/mm )

D43xx 450 225

D50xx 510 255

D53xx 600 300

Table 3.3d: Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Japanese (JIS) Welding Consumables

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Yieldstrength Ys

(N/mm2)

Tensilestrength Ue

(N/mm2)


Yieldstrength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fu(N/mm2)

BS5950-4 BS5950-6

340 245 340

0.93Us Ys 0.84Us

245 340

400 295 400 295 400

440 335 440 335 440490 365 490 365 490

540 400 540 400 540

Table 3.3e: Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Profiled Steel Sheets


JIS B 1198 400

Table 3.3f: Design Strength of Japanese (JIS) Stud Shear Connectors


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3.4 AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND (AS / NZS) STEEL MATERIALS

GradeDesign strength py (N/mm


12 20 32 50 80 150

250 250 250 250 250 240 230

300 300 300 280 280 270 260

350 350 350 340 340 340 330

400 400 380 360 360 360 -

450 450 450 420 400 - -

CA220 210 - - - - -

CA260 250 - - - - -

CA350 350 - - - - -

PT430 300 280 280 270 270 250

PT460 305 295 295 275 275 265

PT490 360 340 340 330 330 320PT540 450 450 420 400 - -

Table 3.4a: Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Structural Steels

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

(N/mm2)

Bearingstrength pbb

(N/mm2)

Tensionstrength pt

(N/mm2)


2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fub(N/mm2)

4.6 160 460 240 240 400

8.8 375 1000 560 640 80010.9 400 1300 700 900 1000

Table 3.4b: Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Non-Preloaded Bolts

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993




(N/mm2)


(N/mm2)

8.8 375 560 640 800

10.9 400 700 900 1000

12.9 480 840 1080 1200

Table 3.4c: Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Preloaded Bolts


2)

E43xx 430 215

E49xx 490 245

E55xx 550 275

E57xx 570 285

Table 3.4d: Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS)Welding Consumables


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Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Yieldstrength Ys

(N/mm2)

Tensilestrength Ue

(N/mm2)

Design strength py

(N/mm2) Yieldstrength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimate

tensilestrength fu

(N/mm2)BS5950-4 BS5950-6

250 250 320

0.93Us Ys 0.84Us

250 320

300 300 340 300 340

350 350 320 350 320

450 450 480 450 480

500 500 520 500 520

550 550 550 550 550

Table 3.4e: Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Profiled Steel Sheets


AS / NZS 1554.2 410

Table 3.4f: Design Strength of Australian / New Zealand (AS / NZS) Stud Shear Connectors

3.5 CHINESE (GB) STEEL MATERIALS



16 35 50 100 150

Q235 235 225 215 215 195

Q275 275 265 255 245 225

Q295 295 275 255 235 -

Q345 345 325 295 275 -

Q355 355 345 335 325 -

Q390 390 370 350 330 -

Q420 420 400 380 360 -

Q460 460 440 420 400 -

Table 3.5a: Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Structural Steels

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

(N/mm2)

Bearingstrength pbb

(N/mm2)

Tensionstrength pt

(N/mm2)


2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fub(N/mm2)

4.6 125 320 200 190 320

8.8 250 720 400 450 560

10.9 310 930 500 630 700

Table 3.5b: Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Non-Preloaded Bolts

GradeBS 5950 SS EN 1993

Shear strength ps(N/ 2)

Tension strength(N/ 2)

Yield strength fyb(N/ 2)

Ultimate tensilet th f


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(N/mm )

8.8 250 400 450 560

10.9 310 500 630 700

Table 3.5c: Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Preloaded Bolts


2)

43 420 21050 490 245

55 540 270

Table 3.5d: Design Strength of Fillet Welds made of Chinese (GB) Welding Consumables

Grade

BS 5950 SS EN 1993

Yieldstrength Ys

(N/mm2)

Tensilestrength Ue

(N/mm2)


Yieldstrength fyb

(N/mm2)

Ultimatetensile

strength fu(N/mm2)

BS5950-4 BS5950-6

220 220 300

0.93Us Ys 0.84Us

220 300250 250 330 250 330

280 280 360 280 360

320 320 390 320 390

350 350 420 350 420

400 400 470 400 470

500 500 530 500 530

550 550 560 550 560

Table 3.5e: Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Profiled Steel Sheets

Material Standards Tensile strength fu (N/mm )GB/T 10433 400

Table 3.5f: Design Strength of Chinese (GB) Stud Shear Connectors


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This section list the steel design strengths and parameters to be adopted for design purposes forsteel materials classified as Class 2. Generally, the design strengths of Class 2 materials arereduced by at least 10% from that of Class 1.

4.1 STRUCTURAL STEELS

Design strength py or fy (N/mm2), for thicknessa (mm) less than or equal to

16 40 63 80 100 150

pyo = Ys/1.1 Us/1.3 or460 N/mm2

0.95pyo 0.92pyo 0.90pyo 0.85pyo 0.80pyo

fyo = Reh/1.1 Rm/1.3 or460 N/mm2

0.95fyo 0.92fyo 0.90fyo 0.85fyo 0.80fyo

a) For rolled sections, used the specific thickness of the thickest element of the cross-section.

Table 4.1: Design Strength of Class 2 Structural Steels

4.2 NON-PRELOADED BOLTS

Tensilestrength

Yieldstrength

BS5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

Bearingstrength

pbb

Tensionstrength pt

Yieldstrength fyb

Ultimatetensile

strength fub

Ub 1000N/mm2

Yb 0.3Ub 0.5(Ub + Yb) 0.5Ub Yb 0.7Yb 0.7Ub

Table 4.2: Design Strength of Class 2 Non-Preloaded Bolts

4.3 PRELOADED BOLTS

Tensilestrength

Yieldstrength

BS5950 SS EN 1993

Shearstrength ps

Tensionstrength pt

Yieldstrength fyb

Ultimatetensile

strength fub

Ub 1000N/mm2

Yb 0.3Ub 0.5Ub Yb 0.7Yb 0.7Ub

Table 4.3: Design Strength of Class 2 Preloaded Bolts

4.4 FILLET WELDS

Design strength pw = 0.40Ue 0.45Us

4.5 PROFILED STEEL SHEETS

Design strength (BS5950): py = 0.85Ys

py = 0.90Ys 0.75Us

Yield strength (BS EN 1993): fyb = 0.9Ys


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Ultimate tensile strength (BS EN 1993): fu = 0.9Us

4.6 STUD SHEAR CONNECTORS

Characteristic resistance (BS 5950):

where

Design shear resistance (SS EN 1993):

where

4

d0.6fE0.8fd0.25Q

2

uccu

2

k

3

dhfor11

dh0.2

3d

hfor11

d

h0.2

scsc

V

cmck

2

V

2

u

Rd

Efd0.25or

4d0.6fP


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This section summarises the steel material properties to be adopted for design purposes for steelmaterials classified as Class 3. Only structural steels can be of Class 3 materials. All other sections(i.e. bolts, fillet welds, etc) shall not be of Class 3 materials. Class 3 structural steel which meetthe requirements in Table 5.1 shall only be restricted to non-structural purposes.

Design strength py or fy (N/mm2), for thicknessa (mm) less than or equal to

16 40 63 80 100 150

170 160 155 150 145 135

a) For rolled sections, used the specific thickness of the thickest element of the cross-section.

Table 5.1: Design Strength of Class 3 Structural Steels


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6.0 CERTIFIED STEEL MATERIALS

The design guide only covers certified steel materials manufactured to certain British/Europeanstandards (BS EN), American standards (API, ASTM and AWS), Japanese standards (JIS),Australian/ New Zealand standards (AS/NZS and AS) and Chinese standards (GB), and shall beupdated in accordance with the latest version of the respective standards.

6.1 CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE AS CERTIFIED STEELThe criteria can be broadly classified based on mechanical properties, chemical composition anddimensional and mass tolerances. The material has to satisfy ALL the relevant criteria belowbefore it can be classified as a certified steel material. A list of certified steels manufactured to thedifferent standards is presented in Sections 6.2 to 6.6 for ease of usage.

6.1.1 Mechanical Properties

6.1.1.1 Strength

Material Nominal yield strength(N/mm2)

Nominal tensile strength(N/mm2)

Steel Plates (t 3 mm) 235 to 690 300 to 1000

Hot Rolled Sections 235 to 460 300 to 750

Hollow Sections 235 to 460 300 to 750

Steel for Cold Forming 200 to 550 250 to 750

Non-Preloaded BoltsGrade 4.6Grade 8.8

Grade 10.9

- 300 to 1200

240 400

640 800

900 1000

Non-Preloaded Nuts

Grade 4Grade 8Grade 10

400 to 1200 -

400 - 800 -

1000 -

Preloaded BoltsGrade 8.8

Grade 10.9

- 800 to 1200

800 640

1000 900

Preloaded NutsGrade 8Grade 10

800 to 1200 -

800 -

1000 -

All-Weld Metal 355 to 690 -

Profiled Steel Sheets 220 to 550 275 to 600

Stud Shear Connectors - 400

Table 6.1: Yield and Tensile Strength Requirements for Certified Steel Materials

6.1.1.2 Ductility

MaterialElongation after

Fracture (%)Tensile / Yield StrengthRatio, Nominal (Actual)

Steel Plate (Yield strength 460 N/mm2) 15 1.2 (1.1)

Steel Plate (Yield strength > 460 N/mm2) 10 1.2 (1.1)

Hot Rolled Sections 15 1.2 (1.1)

Hollow Sections 15 -

Steel for Cold Forming(Yield strength 460 N/mm2)

15 -

Steel for Cold Forming(Yield strength > 460 N/mm2)

10 -

Non Preloaded Bolts 8


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Preloaded Bolts 8 -

All-Weld Metal 15 -

Stud Shear Connectors 14 -

Table 6.2: Ductility Requirements for Certified Steel Materials

6.1.1.3 Impact Toughness

The material shall be able to absorb at least 27J of impact energy at 20C.

6.1.1.4 Hardness

Grade of Bolts / NutsRange of Hardness

Vickers Hardness(HV)

Brinell Hardness(HB)

Rockwell Hardness(HRB or HRC)

Non-Preloaded Bolts

4.6 120 to 220 114 to 209 67 to 95 (HRB)

8.8 250 to 335 238 to 318 22 to 34 (HRC)

10.9 320 to 380 304 to 361 32 to 39 (HRC)

Non-Preloaded Nuts

8 310 302 30 (HRC)

10 370 353 36 (HRC)

12 395 375 39 (HRC)

Preloaded Bolts

8.8 250 to 335 238 to 318 22 to 34 (HRC)

10.9 320 to 380 304 to 361 32 to 39 (HRC)

Preloaded Nuts

8 175 to 310 166 to 302 88 (HRB) to 30 (HRC)

10 258 to 370 248 to 353 24 (HRC) to 36 (HRC)

12 395 375 39 (HRC)

Table 6.3: Hardness Requirements for Bolts and Nuts for Certified Steel Materials

6.1.2 Chemical Composition

MaterialMaximum Content (% by mass)

CEV Pa S C

Steel Plates (t 16 mm) py (N/mm2)

235 0.40 0.045 0.050 -

275 0.44 0.045 0.050 -

355 0.49 0.045 0.050 -

420 0.52 0.040 0.050 -

460 0.55 0.040 0.050 -

460b 0.50 0.040 0.040 -

550b 0.83 0.030 0.020 -

690 0.83 0.030 0.020 -Hot Rolled Sections (t 16 mm) py (N/mm )

235 0.40 0.045 0.045 -

275 0.44 0.045 0.045 -

355 0.49 0.045 0.045 -

420 0.52 0.040 0.040 -

460 0.55 0.040 0.040 -

Hot Finished Hollow Sections (t 16 mm) py (N/mm2)

235 0.41 0.040 0.040 -

275 0.45 0.040 0.040 -

355 0.50 0.035 0.035 -

420 0.52 0.035 0.035 -460 0.55 0.035 0.035 -

Cold-Formed Hollow Sections (t 16 mm) p (N/mm )


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235 0.37 0.040 0.040 -

275 0.40 0.040 0.040 -

355 0.48 0.035 0.035 -

420 0.50 0.035 0.035 -

460 0.53 0.035 0.035 -

Steel for Cold Forming

All Grades 0.48 0.050 0.050 0.25

Non-Preloaded Bolts (Grade)

6.8 - 0.050 0.060 0.55

8.8 - 0.050 0.060 0.55Non-Preloaded Nuts (Grade)

6 - 0.110 0.150 0.50

8 - 0.060 0.150 0.58

10 and 12 - 0.048 0.058 0.58

Preloaded Bolts

All Grades - 0.060 0.060 0.55

Preloaded Nuts (Grade)

8 - 0.060 0.150 0.58

10 and 12 - 0.050 0.060 0.58Profiled Steel Sheets

All Grades - 0.120 0.050 0.25

a) For certain weathering steel, maximum phosphorous content shall be allowed up to 0.15%b) For quenched and tempered steel only

Table 6.4: Chemical Composition Requirements based on Ladle Analysis for Certified SteelMaterials

6.1.3 Dimensional and Mass Tolerances

Material

Dimensional Tolerances

Deviation in Actual Thicknessfrom Nominal Plate Thickness

Mass Tolerances

Deviation in Actual Mass fromMass Computed

Steel Plates Smaller of 2 mm and 15%Density of 7850 kg/m and limited

by Dimensional Tolerances

Hot Rolled Sections

Overall Dimensions Larger of 4 mm and 3%

Density of 7850 kg/m3All Sections (except T) 6%

T-Sections 8%Thickness of Components

Smaller of 2 mm and 15%

Hollow SectionsOverall Dimensions 2%

All Sections 6%Wall Thickness Smaller of 2 mm and 15%

Steel for Cold Forming Smallerof 0.3 mm and 15% Density of 7850 kg/m

3

and limitedby Dimensional Tolerances

Profiled Steel Sheets Smaller of 0.2 mm and 15%Density of 7850 kg/m3 and limited

by Dimensional Tolerances

Table 6.5: Dimensional and Mass Tolerances Requirements for Certified Steel Materials


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6.2 CERTIFIED BRITISH/EUROPEAN STEEL MATERIALS

6.2.1 Certified British/European Steel PlatesAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10025-2:2004

BS EN 10025-3:2004

BS EN 10025-4:2004

BS EN 10025-5:2004

BS EN 10025-6:2009

S235JR

S235J0

S235J2

S275JR

S275J0

S275J2

S355JR

S355J0

S355J2

S355K2

or

S275N

S275NL

S355N

S355NL

S420N

S420NL

S460N

S460NL

or

S275M

S275ML

S355M

S355ML

S420M

S420ML

S460M

S460ML

or

S235J0W

S235J2W

S355J0WP

S355J2WP

S355J0W

S355J2W

S355K2W

or

S460Q

S460QL

S460QL1

S500Q

S500QL

S500QL1

S550Q

S550QL

S550QL1

S620Q

S620QL

S620QL1 S690Q

S690QL

S690QL1With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with:BS EN 10029: 2010

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

or

BS EN 10051: 2010

Category A

Category B

6.2.2 Certified British/European Hot Rolled SectionsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10025-2:2004

BS EN 10025-3:2004

BS EN 10025-4:2004

BS EN 10025-5:2004

BS EN 10025-6:2009

S235JR

S235J0

S235J2

S275JR

S275J0

S275J2

S355JR

S355J0

S355J2

S355K2

or

S275N

S275NL

S355N

S355NL

S420N

S420NL

S460N

S460NL

or

S275M

S275ML

S355M

S355ML

S420M

S420ML

S460M

S460ML

or

S235J0W

S235J2W

S355J0WP

S355J2WP

S355J0W

S355J2W

S355K2W

or

S460Q

S460QL

S460QL1

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with:BS EN 10024: 1995, BS EN 10034: 1993, BS EN 10055: 1996, BS EN 10056-2: 1999, BS EN10279: 2000


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6.2.3 Certified British/European Hollow SectionsEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10210-1: 2006

S235JRH

S275J0H

S275J2H

S275NH

S275NLH

S355J0H

S355J2H

S355K2H

S355NH

S355NLH

S420NH

S420NLH

S460NH

S460NLH

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10210-2: 2006

Or any combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10219-1: 2006

S235JRH

S275J0H

S275J2H

S275MH

S275MLH

S275NH

S275NLH

S355J0H

S355J2H

S355K2H

S355MH

S355MLH

S355NH

S355NLH

S420MH

S420MLH

S460MH

S460MLH

S460NH

S460NLH

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10219-2: 2006

6.2.4 Certified British/European Steel for Cold FormingEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10025-2: 2004 BS EN 10149-2: 1996 BS EN 10149-3: 1996

S235JR

S235J0

S235J2

S275JR

S275J0

S355JR

S355J0

S355J2

S355K2

or

S315MC

S355MC

S420MC

S460MC

S500MC

S550MC

S260NC

S315NC

S355NC

S420NC

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10051: 2010

Or any combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10346: 2009

S220GD

S250GD S280GD

S320GD

S350GD

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10143: 2006


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6.2.5 Certified British/European Non-Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

BS 4190: 2001

BS 7419: 1991

BS EN ISO 4014: 2001

BS EN ISO 4016: 2001

BS EN ISO 4017: 2001

BS EN ISO 4018: 2001

Nuts manufactured to:

BS 4190: 2001

BS EN ISO 4032: 2001

BS EN ISO 4033: 2001

BE EN ISO 4034: 2001

Washers manufactured to:

BS 4320: 1968

BS EN ISO 7091: 2000

6.2.6 Certified British/European Preloaded Bolting Assemblies

Bolts manufactured to: BS 4395-1: 1969

BS 4395-2: 1969

BS EN 14399-3: 2005

BS EN 14399-4: 2005

Nuts manufactured to: BS 4395-1: 1969

BS 4395-2: 1969

BS EN 14399-3: 2005

BS EN 14399-4: 2005


BS 4395-1: 1969

BS 4395-2: 1969

BS EN 14399-5: 2005

BS EN 14399-6: 2005

6.2.7 Certified British/European Welding ConsumablesWelding consumables, which result in all-weld metals meeting the requirements in Section 6.1, andmanufactured to:

BS EN 760:1996

BS EN ISO 636:2008

BS EN ISO 2560:2009

BS EN ISO 14171:2010

BS EN ISO 14341:2011

BS EN ISO 14343:2009

BS EN ISO 16834:2007

BS EN ISO 17632:2008

BS EN ISO 17633:2010

BS EN ISO 17634:2006

BS EN ISO 18274:2010

BS EN ISO 21952:2007

BS EN ISO 24373:2009

BS EN ISO 24598:2007

BS EN ISO 26304:2011

6.2.8 Certified British/European Profiled Steel SheetsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to BS EN 10346: 2009:

S220GD

S250GD

S280GD

S320GD

S350GD

S550GDWith dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10143: 2006

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6.2.10 Certified British/European Hot Rolled Steel BarsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:BS EN 10025-2:2004

BS EN 10025-3:2004

BS EN 10025-4:2004

BS EN 10025-5:2004

BS EN 10025-6:2009

S235JR

S235J0

S235J2

S275JR

S275J0

S275J2

S355JR

S355J0

S355J2

S355K2

or

S275N

S275NL

S355N

S355NL

S420N

S420NL

S460N

S460NL

or

S275M

S275ML

S355M

S355ML

S420M

S420ML

S460M

S460ML

or

S235J0W

S235J2W

S355J0WP

S355J2WP

S355J0W

S355J2W

S355K2W

or

S460Q

S460QL

S460QL1

S500Q

S500QL

S500QL1

S550Q

S550QL

S550QL1

S620Q

S620QL

S620QL1

S690Q

S690QL

S690QL1With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with:BS EN 10058: 2003, BS EN 10059: 2003, BS EN 10060: 2003

6.2.11 Certified British/European Sheet PilingEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to BS EN 10248-1: 1996, with dimensionaland/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10248-2: 1996.

Or any combination of steel grades manufactured to BS EN 10249-1: 1996, with dimensionaland/or mass tolerances in accordance with BS EN 10249-2: 1996.

Or any certified steel for cold forming in Section 6.2.4.

6.3 CERTIFIED AMERICAN STEEL MATERIALS

6.3.1 Certified American Steel PlatesAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:ASTM A36-2008 ASTM A572-2007 ASTM A588-2010 ASTM A709-2010 ASTM A1066-2011

Grade 36

or

ASTM A242-2004

Grade 50

or

Grade 42

Grade 50

Grade 55 Grade 60

Grade 65

or

Grade 50

or

ASTM A945-2006

Grade 50

Grade 65

or

Grade 36

Grade 50

Grade 70 Grade 100

Grade 50

Grade 60

Grade 65 Grade 70

Grade 80

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with ASTM A6-2010a

6.3.2 Certified American Hot Rolled SectionsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:ASTM A36 2008 ASTM A572 2007 ASTM A709 2010 ASTM A913 2011


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Grade 36

or

ASTM A588-2010

Grade 50

Grade 42

Grade 50

Grade 55

Grade 60

Grade 65

or

Grade 36

Grade 50

or

ASTM A992-2011

Grade 50

or

Grade 50

Grade 60

Grade 65


6.3.3 Certified American Hollow SectionsSteel grades manufactured to ASTM A501-2007:

Grade 50

Or steel grades manufactured to API 5L-2010:

Grade B

Grade X42

Grade X46

Grade X52

Grade X56

Grade X60

Grade X65

6.3.4 Certified American Steel for Cold FormingEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to:ASTM A1011-2010

ASTM A1008-2010

ASTM A792-2010

ASTM A875-2010 ASTM A653-2010

Grade SS 30

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 36

Grade SS 40

Grade SS 45

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 55

Grade SS 60

Grade SS 70

Grade SS 80

or

Grade SS 30

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 40

Grade SS 45

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 60

Grade SS 70

Grade SS 80

or

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 37

Grade SS 40

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 60

Grade SS 70

Grade SS 80

or

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 37

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 80

or

ASTM A1046-2010a

Grade 33

Grade 37

Grade 40

Grade 50

Grade 80

Grade 33

Grade 37

Grade 40

Grade 50

Grade 55

Grade 60

Grade 70

Grade 80

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with:ASTM A568-2009a or ASTM A924-2010a

6.3.5 Certified American Non-Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

ASTM A193-2010a

ASTM A307-2010 (Grade B)

ASTM A325-2009

ASTM A449-2010

ASTM A490-2010


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ASTM A563-2007

ASTM A194-2010a


ASTM F436-2010

6.3.6 Certified American Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

ASTM A325-2009

ASTM A354-2007a (Grade BC and Grade BD)

ASTM A490-2010


ASTM F1852-2008

ASTM A563-2007


ASTM F959-2007 ASTM F436-2010

6.3.7 Certified American Welding ConsumablesWelding consumables, which result in all-weld metals meeting requirements in Section 6.1 andmanufactured to AWS A5.1-2004 and AWS A5.9: 2005.

6.3.8 Certified American Profiled Steel SheetsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:ASTM A653-2010

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 37

Grade SS 40

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 55

Grade SS 60

Grade SS 70

Grade SS 80

or

ASTM A1046-2010a

Grade SS 33

Grade SS 37

Grade SS 40

Grade SS 50

Grade SS 80


6.3.9 Certified American Stud Shear ConnectorsStud shear connectors manufactured to:AWS D1.1-2010

Type B

6.3.10 Certified American Hot Rolled Steel BarsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to ASTM A709-2010, with dimensional and/or masstolerances in accordance with ASTM A6-2010a.

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Either any combination of steel grades manufactured to ASTM A328-2007 or ASTM A857-2007,with dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with ASTM A6-2010a.


6.4 CERTIFIED JAPANESE STEEL MATERIALS

6.4.1 Certified Japanese Steel PlatesAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:JIS G 3106: 2008 JIS G 3114: 2008 JIS G 3136: 2005

SM400B

SM400C

SM490B

SM490C

SM490YB

SM520B

SM520C SM570

or

SMA400BP

SMA400BW

SMA400CP

SMA400CW

SMA490BP

SMA490BW

SMA490CP SMA490CW

SMA570P

SMA570W

or

SN400B

SN400C

SN490B

SN490C

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with JIS G 3193: 2008

6.4.2 Certified Japanese Hot Rolled SectionsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:JIS G 3106: 2008 JIS G 3114: 2008 JIS G 3136: 2005

SM400B

SM400C

SM490B

SM490C

SM490YB

SM520B

SM520C

SM570

or

SMA400BP

SMA400BW

SMA400CP

SMA400CW

SMA490BP

SMA490BW

SMA490CP

SMA490CW

SMA570P

SMA570W

or

SN400B

SN400C

SN490B

SN490C


6.4.3 Certified Japanese Hollow SectionsSteel grades manufactured to JIS G 3475: 2008:

STKN400B

STKN400W

STKN490B

6.4.4 Certified Japanese Steel for Cold Forming


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JIS G 3106: 2008 JIS G 3114: 2008 JIS G 3136: 2005

SM400B

SM400C

SM490B

SM490C

SM490YB

SM520B SM520C

SM570

or

SMA400BP

SMA400BW

SMA400CP

SMA400CW

SMA490BP

SMA490BW SMA490CP

SMA490CW

SMA570P

SMA570W

or

SN400B

SN400C

SN490B

SN490C


Or steel grade manufactured to:JIS G 3302: 2010 JIS G 3317: 2010 JIS G 3321: 2010 JIS G 3350: 2009

SGH340 SGH400

SGH440

SGH490

SGH540

SGC340

SGC400

SGC440

SGC490

or

SZAH340 SZAH400

SZAH440

SZAH490

SZAH540

SZAC340

SZAC400

SZAC440

SZAC490

or

SGLH400 SGLH440

SGLH490

SGLH540

SGL400

SGL440

SGL490

SSC400

6.4.5 Certified Japanese Non-Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

JIS B 1051: 2000

JIS B 1180: 2009


JIS B 1052-2: 2009

JIS B 1052-6: 2009

JIS B 1181: 2009


JIS B 1256: 2008

6.4.6 Certified Japanese Preloaded Bolting Assemblies

Bolts manufactured to: JIS B 1186: 2007

JSS II-09: 1981

Nuts manufactured to: JIS B 1186: 2007

Washers manufactured to: JIS B 1186: 2007

6.4.7 Certified Japanese Welding ConsumablesWelding consumables, which result in all-weld metals meeting requirements in Section 6.1, andmanufactured to JIS Z 3211: 2008 and JIS Z 3313: 2009.

6.4.8 Certified Japanese Profiled Steel Sheets

Any combination of steel grades manufactured to:JIS G 3302: 2010 JIS G 3317: 2010 JIS G 3321: 2010

SGH340 SZAH340 SGLH400


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SGH440

SGH490

SGH540

SGC340

SGC400

SGC440

SGC490

or

SZAH440

SZAH490

SZAH540

SZAC340

SZAC400

SZAC440

SZAC490

or

SGLH490

SGLH540

SGL400

SGL440

SGL490

6.4.9 Certified Japanese Stud Shear ConnectorsStud shear connectors manufactured to JIS B 1198: 2011

6.4.10 Certified Japanese Hot Rolled Steel BarsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:JIS G 3106: 2008 JIS G 3114: 2008 JIS G 3136: 2005

SM400B SM400C

SM490B

SM490C

SM490YB

SM520B

SM520C

SM570

or

SMA400BP SMA400BW

SMA400CP

SMA400CW

SMA490BP

SMA490BW

SMA490CP

SMA490CW

SMA570P

SMA570W

or

SN400B SN400C

SN490B

SN490C


6.4.11 Certified Japanese Sheet PilingSteel grades manufactured to JIS A 5523: 2006, JIS A 5530: 2010 or any certified steel in Sections6.2.11, 6.3.11, 6.5.11 and 6.6.11, with dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with JISA 5528: 2006

6.5 CERTIFIED AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND STEEL MATERIALS

6.5.1 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel PlatesEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 3678-2011

Grade 250

Grade 300

Grade 350

Grade 400

Grade 450

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with AS/NZS 1365-1996, with plates rolledon continuous mills. If plates are rolling on reversing mills, width of plate should be less than 2.7m

Or steel grades manufactured to AS 1548-2008:

PT430NL0

PT430NL20

PT460NL0

PT460NL20

PT490NL0

PT490NL20

PT540TL20

PT540TL40


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PT430NRL0

PT430NRL20

PT430NRL40

PT430TRL0

PT430TRL20

PT430TRL40

PT460NL50

PT460NRL0

PT460NRL20

PT460NRL40

PT460NRL50

PT460TRL0

PT460TRL20

PT460TRL40

PT460TRL50

PT490NL50

PT490NR

PT490NRL20

PT490NRL40

PT490NRL50

PT490T

PT490TRL20

PT490TRL40

PT490TRL50

6.5.2 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hot Rolled SectionsSteel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 3679.1-2010:

Grade 300L0

Grade 300L15

Grade 300S0

Grade 350L0

Grade 350S0

6.5.3 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hollow SectionsSteel grades manufactured to AS 1163-2009:

Grade C250L0

Grade C350L0

Grade C450L06.5.4 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel for Cold FormingAny combination of steel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 1595-1998:

CA 220

CA 260

CA 350With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with AS/NZS 1365-1996.

Or any combination of steel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 1397-2001:

Grade 250

Grade 300

Grade 350

Grade 400

Grade 450With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with AS/NZS 1365-1996

6.5.5 Certified Australian / New Zealand Non-Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

AS/NZS 1252-1996

AS 4291.1-2000*

AS/NZS 1559-2007Note: *Grade 12.9 is non-certified


AS/NZS 1252-1996

AS/NZS 4291.2-1995

Washers manufactured to: AS/NZS 1252-1996


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6.5.6 Certified Australian / New Zealand Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

AS/NZS 1252-1996

AS 4291.1-2000


AS/NZS 1252-1996

AS/NZS 4291.2-1995


AS/NZS 1252-1996

6.5.7 Certified Australian / New Zealand Welding ConsumablesWelding consumables, which result in all-weld metals meeting material performance requirementsin 2.7, and manufactured to:

AS/NZS 1554.1-2004

AS/NZS 4855-2007 AS/NZS 4857-2006*

AS 1858.1-2003**

AS/NZS 2717.1-1996Note: *Only grades 55, 62 and 69 are certified.

**Z is non-certified***Only grades W5xxx to W6xxx are certified; grade W5ZXH is non-certified

6.5.8 Certified Australian / New Zealand Steel for Profiled Steel SheetsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 1397-2001:

Grade 250

Grade 300

Grade 350

Grade 400

Grade 450

Grade 500

Grade 550With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with AS/NZS 1365-1996.

6.5.9 Certified Australian / New Zealand Stud Shear ConnectorsStud shear connectors manufactured to AS/NZS 1554.2-2003 with stud diameter at least 15.9mm.

6.5.10 Certified Australian / New Zealand Hot Rolled Steel BarsSteel grades manufactured to AS/NZS 3679.1-2010.

6.5.11 Certified Australian / New Zealand Sheet PilingAny certified steel for cold forming in Section 6.5.4.

6.6 CERTIFIED CHINESE STEEL MATERIALS

6.6.1 Certified Chinese Steel PlatesAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:GB/T 700 2006* GB/T 1591 2008* GB/T 4171 2008 GB/T 19879 2005


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Q235BZ

Q235CZ

Q235DTZ

Q275BZ

Q275CZ

Q275DTZ

or

Q345B

Q345C

Q345D

Q345E

Q390B

Q390C

Q390D

Q390E

Q420B

Q420C

Q420D

Q420E

Q460C

Q460D

Q460E

Q460E

Q500C

Q500D

Q500E

Q550C

Q550D

Q550E

Q620C

Q620D

Q620E

Q690C

Q690D

Q690E

or

Q265GNH

Q295GNH

Q310GNH

Q355GNH

Q235NH

Q295NH

Q355NH

Q415NH

Q460NH

Q500NH

Q550NH

or

Q235GJC

Q235GJD

Q235GJE

Q345GJC

Q345GJD

Q345GJE

Q390GJC

Q390GJD

Q390GJE

Q420GJC

Q420GJD

Q420GJE

Q460GJC

Q460GJD

Q460GJE

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 709-2006*:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class N

PT.A

PT.B

Note: *Steel plates manufactured to GB 912-2008 and GB/T 3274-2007, which make reference toGB/T 700-2006, GB/T 1591-2008 and GB/T 709-2006, shall be considered certified

6.6.2 Certified Chinese Hot Rolled SectionsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:GB/T 700-2006 GB/T 1591-2008 GB/T 4171-2008

Q235BZ Q235CZ

Q235DTZ

Q275BZ

Q275CZ

Q275DTZ

or

Q345B Q345C

Q345D

Q345E

Q390B

Q390C

Q390D

Q390E

Q390E Q420B

Q420C

Q420D

Q420E

Q460C

Q460D

Q460E

or

Q265GNH Q295GNH

Q310GNH

Q355GNH

Q235NH

Q295NH

Q355NH

Q415NH

Q460NH

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 706-2008 and GB/T 11263-2010.

6.6.3 Certified Chinese Hollow SectionsEither any combination of steel grades manufactured to:GB/T 700-2006 GB/T 1591-2008 GB/T 4171-2008

Q235CZ

Q235DTZ

Q275CZ

Q275DTZ

or

Q345B

Q345C

Q345D

Q345E

Q390B

Q390C Q390D

Q390E

Q420B

Q420C

Q420D

Q420E

Q460C

Q460D Q460E

Q265GNH

Q295GNH

Q310GNH

Q355GNH

Q235NH

Q295NH Q355NH

Q415NH


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or Q460NH

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 6728-2002.

Or any combination of steel grades manufactured to GB/T 8162-2008: Q235B Q235C Q235D Q275B Q275C

Q275D Q295B Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E

Q390B Q390C Q390D Q390E Q420B Q420C

Q420D Q420E Q460C Q460D Q460E

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 8162-2008 and GB/T 17395-2008

6.6.4 Certified Chinese Steel for Cold FormingAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:GB/T 700-2006 GB/T 1591-2008

Q215AZ

Q215BZ

Q235AZ

Q235BZ

Q235CZ

Q235DTZ

Q275AZ

Q275BZ

Q275CZ

Q275DTZ

or

Q295A

Q295B

Q345A

Q345B

Q345C

Q345D

Q345E

Q390A

Q390B

Q390C

Q390D

Q390E

Q420A

Q420B

Q420C

Q420D

Q420E

With dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 709-2006

Or steel grade manufactured to GB/T 2518-2008:

S220GD

S250GD

S280GD

S320GD

S350GD

S550GD

6.6.5 Certified Chinese Non-Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

GB/T 5780-2000

GB/T 5781-2000

GB/T 5782-2000 GB/T 5783-2000


GB/T 41-2000

GB/T 6170-2000

GB/T 6175-2000


GB/T 95-2002

6.6.6 Certified Chinese Preloaded Bolting AssembliesBolts manufactured to:

GB/T 1228 2006


GB/T 1229 2006


GB/T 1230 2006


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GB/T 3632-2008 GB/T 3632-2008 GB/T 3632-2008

6.6.7 Certified Chinese Welding ConsumablesWelding consumables, which result in all-weld metals meeting requirements in Section 6.1, andmanufactured to:

GB/T 5117-1995

GB/T 5118-1995

GB/T 5293-1999

GB/T 8110-2008

GB/T 10045-2001

GB/T 12470-2003

GB/T 17493-2008

6.6.8 Certified Chinese steel for Profiled Steel SheetsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to GB/T 2518-2008:

S220GD

S250GD

S280GD

S320GD

S350GD

S550GD

6.6.9 Certified Chinese Stud Shear ConnectorsStud shear connectors manufactured to GB/T 10433-2002.

6.6.10 Certified Chinese Hot Rolled Steel BarsAny combination of steel grades manufactured to:GB/T 700-2006 GB/T 1591-2008 GB/T 4171-2008

Q235BZ

Q235CZ

Q235DTZ

Q275BZ

Q275CZ

Q275DTZ

or

Q345B

Q345C

Q345D

Q345E

Q390B

Q390C

Q390D

Q390E

Q420B

Q420C

Q420D

Q420E

Q460C

Q460D

Q460E

Q460E

Q500C

Q500D

Q500E

Q550C

Q550D

Q550E

Q620C

Q620D

Q620E

Q690C

Q690D

Q690E

or

Q265GNH

Q295GNH

Q310GNH

Q355GNH

Q235NH

Q295NH

Q355NH

Q415NH

Q460NH

Q500NH

Q550NHWith dimensional and/or mass tolerances in accordance with GB/T 709-2008:

6.6.11 Certified Chinese Sheet PilingSteel grades manufactured to GB/T 20933-2007.



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7.0 NON-CERTIFIED STEEL MATERIALS

Any steel materials which do not satisfy the criteria in Section 6.1 in this handbook (Section 2 inBC1: 2012) shall be classified as non-certified steel materials. This chapter only covers non-certified steel materials manufactured to certain British/European standards (BS EN), Americanstandards (API, ASTM and AWS), Japanese standards (JIS), Australian/ New Zealand standards(AS/NZS and AS) and Chinese standards (GB), and shall be updated in accordance with the latestversion of the respective standards.

These materials are non-certified because one or more of the following parameters were notcontrolled or specified in the respective codes.

Strength: Not within the required strength range

Ductility: Did not elongation beyond the required ductility

Impact Toughness: Not able to absorb the minimum required energy

Hardness: Beyond the required hardness

Dimensional Tolerance: Beyond the required dimension

Mass Tolerance: Beyond the required mass

Usage: Not intended for usage for structural purpose

7.1 NON-CERTIFIED BRITISH/EUROPEAN STEEL MATERIALS

Material Standard Steel Grades

Steel Plates

BS EN 10025-2: 2004 E295, E335, E360, S185, S450J0

BS EN 10025-6: 2009 S890Q, S890QL, S890QL1, S960Q, S960QLHot Rolled Sections

BS EN 10025-2: 2004 E295, E335, E360, S185, S450J0

BS EN 10025-6: 2009 S890Q, S890QL, S890QL1, S960Q, S960QLSteel for Cold Forming

BS EN 10025-2: 2004 E295, E335, E360, S185, S450J0

BS EN 10149-2: 1996 S600MC, S650MC, S700MC

BS EN 10346: 2009 S550GD

7.2 NON-CERTIFIED AMERICAN STEEL MATERIALS


Steel Plates

ASTM A 283-2007 A, B, C, D

ASTM A 514-2009 All GradesASTM A 529-2009 50, 55

ASTM A 573-2009 440, 460

ASTM A 871-2007 60, 65Hot Rolled Sections

ASTM A 529-2009 50, 55

Hollow Sections

ASTM A 53-2010 A, B

ASTM A 268-2010 All Grades



ASTM A 500-2010a A, B, C, DASTM A 501-2007 A



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ASTM A 618-2010 Ia, 1b, II, III




ASTM A 308-2010 SS30, SS33, SS40

ASTM A 606-2009a All Grades

ASTM A 875-2010 SS330

ASTM A 1003-2011e ST230H, ST230L, ST255H, ST255L, ST275H, ST275L, ST340H,ST340L

ASTM A 1011-2010 HSLA480, HSLA-F480, HSLA-F550, HSLAS310, HSLAS340,HSLAS380, HSLAS410, HSLAS450, HSLAS-F410

Non-Preloaded Bolting Assemblies

ASTM A 194-2010a 1, 2, 3, 6, 8

ASTM A 307-2010 A

ASTM A 563-2007a 8S3-B

Preloaded Bolting Assemblies


7.3 NON-CERTIFIED JAPANESE STEEL MATERIALS


Steel Plates

JIS G 3101: 2010 SS330, SS400, SS490, SS540

JIS G 3106: 2008 SM400A, SM490A, (All type A material)

JIS G 3114: 2008 SMA400AW, SMA400AP, SMA490AW, SMA490AP

JIS G 3128: 2009 SHY685, SHY685N, SHY685NS

JIS G 3131: 2010 SPHC, SPHD, SPHE

JIS G 3132: 2011 SPHT1, SPHT2, SPHT3, SPHT4

JIS G 3136: 2005 SN400A, SN490AHot Rolled Sections

JIS G 3101: 2010 SS330, SS400, SS490, SS540



JIS G 3136: 2005 SN400A, SN490A

Hollow Sections

JIS G 3444: 2010 STK290, STK400, STK500, STK490, STK540

JIS G 3466: 2010 STKR400, STKR490


JIS G 3101: 2010 SS330, SS400, SS490, SS540



JIS G 3136: 2005 SN400A, SN490A

JIS G 3302: 2010 SGHC, SGCC, SGCH, SGCD1, SGCD2, SGCD3, SGC570

JIS G 3312: 2008 CGCC, CGCH, CGCD1, CGC340, CGC400, CGC440, CGC490,CGC570

JIS G 3321: 2010 SGLHC, SGLCC, SGLCD, SGLC400, SGLC440, SGLC490,SGLC570

JIS G 3322: 2008 CGLCC, CGLCD, CGLC400, CGLC440, CGLC490, CGLC570

JIS G 3352: 2003 SDP1, SDP2, SDP3Profiled Steel Sheets

JIS G 3302: 2010 SGHC, SGCC, SGCH, SGCD1, SGCD2, SGCD3, SGC570

JIS G 3321: 2010 SGLHC, SGLCC, SGLCD, SGLC400, SGLC440, SGLC490,SGLC570


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7.4 NON-CERTIFIED AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND STEEL MATERIALS


Steel Plates

AS/NZS 1594-2002 All Grades

Hot Rolled Sections

AS/NZS 3679.1-2010 250, 400


AS 1397-2001 G500, G550

AS 1548-2008 5-490N or A, 7-430 N, R, T or A, 7-460 N, R, T or A, 7-490 N, R,T or A

AS/NZS 1594-2002 All Grades

AS/NZS 1595-1998 CW300

7.5 NON-CERTIFIED CHINESE STEEL MATERIALS

Material Standard Steel GradesSteel Plates

GB/T 700-2006 Q195F, Q195Z, Q215AF, Q215AZ, Q215BF, Q215BZ, Q235AF,Q235AZ, Q235BF, Q275AF, Q275AZ

GB/T 1591-2008 Q295A, Q345A, Q390A, Q420A

Hot Rolled Sections

GB/T 700-2006 Q195F, Q195Z, Q215AF, Q215AZ, Q215BF, Q215BZ, Q235AF,Q235AZ, Q235BF, Q275AF, Q275AZ

GB/T 1591-2008 Q295A, Q345A, Q390A, Q420A

Hollow Sections

GB/T 700-2006 Q195F, Q195Z, Q215AF, Q215AZ, Q215BF, Q215BZ, Q235AF,

Q235AZ, Q235BF, Q235BZ, Q275AF, Q275AZ, Q275BZGB/T 1591-2008 Q295A, Q345A, Q390A, Q420A


GB/T 700-2006 Q195F, Q195Z, Q215AF, Q215BF, Q235AF, Q235BF, Q275AF


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8.0 REUSABILITY OF STEEL MATERIALS

The procedure for verifying the quality of re-used steel is similar to the classification of new steelmaterial mentioned previously in Section 2 in which the re-used steel is also classified based onthe traced certificates together with the material testing results. This section explain in details theprocedures which can be adopted for verifying the quality of the ex-stock steel materials and todetermine if it can be reused, based on the recommendations given in BC 1: 2012.

The verification procedure is first based on tracing the manufacturer test certificate (MTC) andfactory production control (FPC) certificate. This is followed by material testing following therelevant tests. The steel materials are then classified by means of quality assessment into theappropriate classes. The classified steel materials are only considered reusable if it also satisfiedthe reusability requirements.

Currently, the usage of re-used steel shall only be restricted to sheet piles and structural steelmaterials used in steel strutting system for earth retaining and supporting structures (ERSS). The

overall verification flow chart is summarized in Figure 8.1. A brief description of the qualityassessment and reusability assessment are given in Table 8.1.

Fi 8 1 V ifi ti R bilit f St l M t i l

Quality Assessment

Reusability Assessment

Visual Inspection

Check the exterior condition and alignment of the steel materials visually

Classification

Class 1: Either: a) Satisfy quality assessment (with FPC + Material testing by batch/lot),or

b) Satisfy quality assessment (no FPC + Material testing for eachmember)

Class 2: Satisfy quality assessment (no FPC + Material testing by batch/lot)Class 3: Do not satisfy quality assessment

Material Testing

Carry out material testing for either each batch/lot or each member

Manufacturer Test Certificate (MTC) CompulsoryObtain an authenticated MTC and verify that it compliances with the ex-stock materialsdelivered and the specifications requirements.

MaterialProcurementStage

MaterialDeliveryStage

Certification

Re-used steel shall be certified steel materials from Appendix A of BC1: 2012

Factory Production Control (FPC) Certificate Optional

Obtain a validated copy of FPC certificate and ensure that it is certified by an approvedcertification agency

DesignCalculationStage


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Quality Assessment Reusability Assessment

Requirements tosatisfy

Quality assurance and Materialperformance requirements(Section 6 of BC 1: 2012)

Material condition requirements(Section 6 of BC 1: 2012)

Objective of

assessmentSteel material manufacturers and

properties Steel material exterior condition

Mode of assessmentFPC, MTC certification and Material

testingVisual inspection

Table 8.1: Summary of Quality Assessment and Reusability Assessment

8.1 QUALITY ASSESSMENTThe first step in the classification approach involves the verification of the steel material quality bytracing the MTC and FPC certificates of the ex-stock materials. The steel material chosen mustalready be in the list of certified steel material in Section 6. The ability to trace the MTC and FPC

will determine whether the steel material is classified as a Class 1 or Class 2 material. After tracingand verifying the certifications, materi

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